Best of the Test: Top Colanders

Whip up any of the pasta recipes you have bookmarked with an assist from one of Good Housekeeping Research Institute's recommended strainers.

Overall WinnerCuisinart ($20, cuisinart.com) This 5-quarter stainless steel mesh model drains fast without tipping over in the sink. More to love: Even tiny pasta shapes won't slip through the holes.

Budget BuyMainstays ($6, walmart.com) Get three pretty pieces (1/3-quart to 2 1/2-quart) at one unbeatable price. All have big perforations to help prevent water from pooling. Warning: Handles got hot!

Space SaverOxo Good Grips ($30, oxo.com) Short on storage? This 3 1/2-quart collapsible silicone colander folds flat, while soft handles make for a comfy grip. (It didn't budge a bit while draining, either.)

How We Tested:Our kitchen pros strained 66 pounds of pasta to put 29 colanders through their paces. We timed how fast water drained and checked to see if any noodles escaped. We also assessed stability in the sink, handle comfort, and cleanability (our picks are dishwasher-safe).

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